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Jim Tucker
Jim Tucker has covered seven Rugby World Cups since his first Test assignment in 1979 in the days of heavy 100 per cent cotton jerseys, toe-pokers, joyous rucking and interviews on cassette tapes.
He spent a privileged eight-week beat covering every twitch of the Wallabies' 1991 and 1999 World Cup victories for Australian newspapers.
From websites to podcasts and detours in between. Failed T-shirt salesman with 20 still in stock from 1987 World Cup fiasco. No offer above three quid considered.
15 Articles
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515 days ago Super Rugby Pacific
'The door is open to good, influential foreign players'
520 days ago International Rugby
All Blacks availability will make or break ANZAC Lions 'Test'
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The most crucial match for the Wallabies' World Cup
532 days ago The Rugby Championship
Eddie Jones is rolling the dice in search of World Cup glory
Opinion
Has Eddie Jones named a squad capable of besting the Springboks?
Eddie Jones has finally shed some substantial light on what he’s thinking ahead of the World Cup.
Jim Tucker
29 Jun 2023, 10:59
Interview
'If it’s not Quade, it will be Bernard Foley'
Eddie Jones is not going to put the steering wheel of the Wallabies in the hands of a novice.
Jim Tucker
10 Jun 2023, 15:43
Opinion
Jordan Petaia is starting to deliver on his unlimited potential
Jordan Petaia is developing into an almighty force for the Reds.
Jim Tucker
24 Apr 2023, 8:15
Opinion
Bolts from the blue could reinvigorate Wallabies
Eddie Jones will name his first Wallabies training squad on Sunday.
Jim Tucker
31 Mar 2023, 5:19
Interview
How three refugees of England rugby landed Down Under after club cull
A trio of former Premiership players have landed in Perth.
Jim Tucker
23 Mar 2023, 18:14
Interview
James O'Connor eyes Wallabies revival after 'deflating' 2022
James O'Connor's chances of a Wallabies recall have increased with Eddie Jones at the helm.
Jim Tucker
10 Mar 2023, 14:38
Opinion
Young halves won't go unnoticed by Eddie Jones with All Blacks looming
Eddie Jones has inherited a slew of capped halves but it's the new breed that most excites.
Jim Tucker
02 Mar 2023, 1:03
Opinion
How Australia's most damaging No 8s are set to benefit from law tweaks
The new law variations in Super Rugby Pacific should increase the speed of the game - and some will benefit more than others.
Jim Tucker
23 Feb 2023, 15:56
Opinion
Long-term solution at 10 for Australia could be chip off old block
A new Lynagh is set to make a big splash in Australian rugby.
Jim Tucker
09 Feb 2023, 6:26
Opinion
Eddie Jones targets new world order with Wallabies
Eddie Jones wants to usher in a brave new era for the Wallabies.
Jim Tucker
31 Jan 2023, 9:37
